Abstract
Healing—the restorative process of becoming healthy and whole—is a central element in recovery from trauma. The integration of trauma-informed care into relational practice supports this healing process. The characteristics of relational child and youth care have been defined (Garfat & Fulcher, 2012) and organized into a framework (Freeman & Garfat, 2014). The impact of trauma and an example of relational trauma in early childhood are explained, and select characteristics are identified and described in the context of trauma-informed practice.
Highlights
Healing—the restorative process of becoming healthy and whole—is a central element in recovery from trauma
Relational practice must be responsive to the impact of trauma in order to best support the healing process for young people and their families
Relational child and youth care is less concerned with treating the trauma and more concerned with restoring the young person to community and their sense of value
Summary
Healing—the restorative process of becoming healthy and whole—is a central element in recovery from trauma. Relational practice must be responsive to the impact of trauma in order to best support the healing process for young people and their families. The task of child and youth care practitioners extends beyond labeling young people and involves engaging them in a meaningful way.
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